Program Engineering Manager II

BAE Systems•Nashua, NH

12d•$149,603 - $254,317•Onsite

About The Position

The candidate demonstrates proven execution of projects through focused leadership and dedication. The PEM provides technical responsibility and leadership to cross-functional teams through the design, development, fielding, and support of the system. The PEM represents the technical team to project managers, functions, and executive leadership, and provides responsibilities for developing the overall technical solution for a product or system. The PEM is the decision authority between the Chief Engineer and engineering team and is responsible for developing the overall technical solution for the system. The PEM is expected to influence the design, development, test and verification. In addition, the PEM is responsible for identifying and communicating technical risks and opportunities between the design team, Chief Engineer and program management team. As a leader, the PEM must also: Work across organizational boundaries to solve problems and secure resources.

Requirements

Requires qualified candidates to hold an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor’s degree and Minimum 8 years of technical leadership experience and capabilities relevant to the business
Ability to form a vision and implement action plans to achieve that vision
Proven ability to share and transfer technology across organizational boundaries to the benefit of our customers and the business

Nice To Haves

Experience with Agile frameworks, iterative development, and software development life cycles.
Proven ability to work in large, cross-functional teams with a self-starting and proactive approach.
Knowledge of Jira and other collaboration tools, such as Confluence or Slack, to facilitate communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Program Manager, Chief Engineer and functional staff to develop and deliver products and systems that meet our customer needs.
Partner and collaborate across all the disciplines, functions, and business areas to effectively support engineering across the enterprise.
Meet cost, schedule and technical performance for projects through their life cycle.
Ensure preparation and approval of competitive engineering bids that are executable, meet established price-to-win targets, and grow the business.
Identify and support the development of critical skills and resources.
Develop and maintain measures related to engineering performance.
Ensure proper application of process based on the size and complexity of the project.
Establish goals, performance standards, budgets and staffing plans.
Improve processes and skills that support programs.